Human trafficking
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Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
Last month, BBC One Scotland aired “Disclosure: Slavery at Sea,” which accuses the Scottish fishing company TN Trawlers of modern-day... Read more
Pope Francis lambasts the scourge of human trafficking
Pope Francis today urged the abolition of human trafficking, “one of the most terrible scourges of our time” that disrespects... Read more
Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human... Read more
CPAC speakers stress the role of faith in healing from sex trafficking
A shelter for victims of sex trafficking tells women: “You’re the apple of God’s eye, he only made one of... Read more
Religious sisters urge passage of aid bill to ‘break link’ between trafficking, migration
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is on the docket for the House of Representatives this... Read more
The drama of human trafficking in the world: 50 million are enslaved
Any day of the year more than 50 million people are enslaved in the world according to the latest estimate... Read more
U.S. bishops urge passage of anti-human trafficking bill in Congress
The bishops called on lawmakers to support the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2023. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is never too late to take action’ against human trafficking
The pope established the International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking 10 years ago to coincide with the... Read more
Survivor of human trafficking St. Josephine Bakhita discovered God’s infinite love
On the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, we honor the Sudanese-Italian saint Josephine Bakhita. Read more
Senate border deal criticized by bishops, other Catholics from all directions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sent a letter to Senate leaders in which they expressed “serious concerns” about the... Read more
Today begins week of reflection prior to the International Day of Prayer against Trafficking
The day will be held on Feb. 8, the feast of St. Bakhita, a symbol in the Church of the... Read more
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ screening on Capitol Hill sparks call to track missing children in U.S.
Members of Congress recently viewed the popular anti-trafficking film, after which producer Eduardo Verástegui proposed draft legislation. Read more
Human trafficking by the numbers: New reports estimate millions of daily victims
Recent reports from the U.S. State Department, anti-human trafficking groups, and other global leaders focus on the serious problems of... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ makes history at the box office
The independent, crowd-sourced film that no major studio wanted to touch continues to over-perform thanks to the support of millions. Read more
After bipartisan backlash, California legislators vote trafficking bill through committee
On Thursday evening the Public Safety Committee voted to pass the bill, with the measure receiving near-unanimous approval. Read more
Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more
Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse
A nun with the Rahamim network said Mexico holds “first place in human trafficking, child abuse, organ selling, sex tourism,... Read more
Shipwreck leaves more than 50 migrants dead in Italy: The Church expresses pain
Pope Francis and Church leaders in Italy sent their prayers for the eternal rest of at least 59 migrants who... Read more
